P42.31-A000-79
Example illustration |
1 | Electromechanical brake booster |
Overview
This document contains information on:
General
Function requirements
Function
General
The electromechanical brake booster boosts the brake force applied by the driver. If the driver presses the brake pedal, the brake force is supported by an electric motor. In autonomous operation, the electromechanical brake booster can also brake independently. Without electrical assistance, the brake operates only hydraulically and is not supported.
Function requirements
Engine in operation
P42.47-A001-79
Electromagnetic brake booster |
2 | LiPS (diaphragm travel sensor) | 6 | Secondary piston | |
3 | Spindle | 7 | Guide plunger | |
4 | Transmission | c | Brake fluid | |
5 | Electric motor |
Function
Normal function
The driver initiates a brake request by depressing the brake pedal. The brake pedal moves the piston of the brake booster. The LiPS (2) (diaphragm travel sensor) detects the difference between the distances (a) and (b). The control unit is regulated so that the distance between (a) and (b) remains the same. The control unit actuates the electric motor(5), which moves the spindle(3) via the transmission(4). The spindle (3) is moved until the distance between (a) and (b) is the same again. If the brake pedal is no longer operated, the spindle(3) is moved in the opposite direction and the brake pressure is reduced.
Autonomous function
Brake applications in autonomous driving mode are forwarded electronically to the control unit. The control system forwards the signal to the electric motor(5), which moves the spindle(3) via the transmission(4). The spindle(3) is moved until the desired brake pressure is reached. On autonomous brake applications, the gap (b) is closed. If the spindle (3) is moved further when the gap (b) is already closed, the brake pedal is also moved.
De-energized operation
Without current, the electric motor(5) is unable to provide support. If the brake pedal is depressed, this moves the piston and therefore the master cylinder. The piston moves freely into the longitudinal grooves within the spindle.